Shows
Your Midwest Garden PodcastRain Barrel Reflections & WinterizingSend us a textJesse Savou, from Bluebarrel Rain Water Catchment Systems, once again joins us to hear Scott's comments about building his blue barrel farm. Scott passes along a few "advanced" and "basic" tips in this episode. PLUS, Jesse discusses winterization for those of us that will have to put their barrel farms to bed for the winter.Want to save some cash while building your system? Listen in for a check out promo code and get a discount for your own Bluebarrel Rainwater Catchment System!https://www.bluebarrelsystems.com...
2025-08-201h 03
Your Midwest Garden PodcastAttracting HummingbirdsSend us a textToday, we welcome back the Midwest Garden Gal, Lisa Hinzman Howard. Scott found her blog about hummingbirds and had a few encounters this spring with the cute little fliers, so here's some tips & advice on attracting these long distance migrators. Help a traveler out, would ya?https://www.midwestgardengal.com/https://www.midwestgardengal.com/attract-more-hummingbirds/Black Diamond Garden CentersWelcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a...
2025-06-161h 02
Your Midwest Garden PodcastBleume - The New Houseplant Fertilizer!Send us a textYMGP has found a new product that we think you are going to love! It's just recently been released and we are all on the ground floor. But don't be fooled the by packaging, it's not a gardener's lotion, but as colorful as the bottle is, it's a plant fertilizer!So simple to use, not only will the beginner like the mild 7-7-7 no burn formula, but the experienced gardener will like the quick 4 pumps and disperse! Check out our interview with Sam Niemann, the inventor, researcher... well, t...
2025-05-0744 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastGrowing under the CoversSend us a textToday's episode recorded just before Summer 2024 ended, is a part two of sorts to our recent episode, The Forgotten Season. This episode has Lisa teaching us about building and using garden row covers. Which let's us to continue growing cool weather veggies all winter long. Doesn't some fresh veggies sound great in the dead of the winter? Here's how you can do it!Direct link to her blog on this subject: https://www.midwestgardengal.com/growing-under-the-covers-usda-zones-5-and-6/If you'd like Lisa to appear at your club...
2024-09-251h 13
Your Midwest Garden PodcastGarlic Fest '24 - Easy Step by Step GuideSend us a textToday, along with the Midwest Garden Gal... we walk through the simple step by step process of growing garlic in the Midwest. The good news is that this prcess is spread out over a nine month period and five of those months you don't have much to do at all... if ANYTHING! Join us and bring a pencil & paper.We once again welcome in our West of the Midwest podcast contributor, Lisa Hinzman Howard, also known as The Midwest Garden Gal. https://www.mid...
2024-09-0452 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastTree of Heaven-TroublesSend us a text,ALERT EPISODE:Today's episode stared with a conversation with a garden center customer. And took off from there... Mike & I have brought on board a returning guest, Amy Stone, of The Ohio State Extension Office to discuss the invasive Tree of Heaven. And the tag along friend, the Spotted Lantern Fly. We chat about how hard it is to remove a Tree of Heaven from your property, to the attraction it offers the Spotted Lantern Fly. Which actually does NOT FLY... it's jumper! The o...
2024-08-2855 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastZonal Geranium TidbitsSend us a textWhat we thought would be a super fast episode... turned into a number of revealing tidbits unknown to Mike. But not to worry, Mike had a thing or two on that 5th Year Rookie. And Scott's hoping his one impressive tidbit find, YOU may not know either... listen in and find out!Black Diamond Garden CentersWelcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at n...
2024-05-2239 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastENCORE EPISODE: Advantages of Rain WaterSend us a textGETTING THAT ITCH TO GET BACK INTO THE GARDEN? WELL NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO PREP. AND THAT MEANS GIVING YOUR PLANTS THE BEST WATER AVAILABLE... LISTEN IN TO THIS RECENT, BUT IMPORTANT EPISODE!We were in search of why rain water perks up our lawns and gardens more than tap water. Not a scientific white paper chat, but a quick 101. We found the answer and a easy way to collect rain water! PLUS, our guest proved Mike wrong about city regulations! Something Mike was happy to be wrong about.
2024-02-211h 01
Your Midwest Garden PodcastMushroom EnergySend us a textThe guys welcome back, Mike Chancey...aka Mushroom Man. Mushroom Mike is here to explain to Scott which types of mushrooms are in the energy drink he has been consuming for a few weeks now.Why those particular mushrooms were probably chosen and how they help with the mind and body. Magic Mind was designed for long-term boost in cognition, energy, and stress and these fungi are here to help!Also, if you'd like to grow your own mushrooms, check out Mike's website and pick a growing kit that works...
2023-10-1857 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastAdvantages of Rain WaterSend us a textWe were in search of why rain water perks up our lawns and gardens more than tap water. Not a scientific white paper chat, but a quick 101. We found the answer and a easy way to collect rain water! PLUS, our guest proved Mike wrong about city regulations! Something Mike was happy to be wrong about. So listen in, it's basically a double feature!!!To build your own rain water catchment system visit:https://www.bluebarrelsystems.com/AND LISTEN IN FOR A PROMO CODE TO GET...
2023-09-1359 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastMike & The Tomato StalkSend us a textThis is a short follow up to our Tomato Tom episode... Scott did some more investigation into tomato fertilizer and had questions for Mike. And here's that conversation... listen in!Support the showBlack Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!https://blackdiamondgrows.com/Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
2023-05-2426 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastPlantskydd - Animal RepellentSend us a textThe guys welcome Emily Kennedy, from Plantskydd! And no, that's not a typo... Plantskydd is Swedish, and means Plant Protection!Scott can relate as Sandström is a Swedish surname. It derives from the Swedish words sand and ström which literally means Sandstream. Too bad it doesn't mean green thumb!Emily is here to help us learn about protecting our plants, of all kinds, from creatures who like to dine on our gardens and landscapes. The key is repel before they have a taste test!Join Scott an...
2023-03-2941 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastHappy 100!Send us a textWhile celebrating our 100th episode of YMGP, we can't stop ourselves from sharing some Fall tips!We would like to thank all of our guests over the past three years, our sponsor Black Diamond Garden Centers, but most of all our subscribers!!!Enjoy the Winter break and we hope you'll join us again next season for another comedy show, I mean garden episode with Mike & Scott! Support the showBlack Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!https://blackdiamondgrows.com/Ple...
2022-10-1836 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastThe Banana Tree - Session ThreeSend us a textThe Garden Guy, Mike, has challenged Junior Gardener Scott. The experiment: to plant a couple Banana Trees in his Midwest "tropical" pool landscape. See if he can keep them healthy, let alone alive AND successfully over Winter them... having new growth next Spring.Follow along as Scott does his homework and gives updates on this multiple episode subject! This is Session Three, UPDATE #2.Scott updates Mike about how he plans on winterizing his two banana trees... the homework has been done, will he choose mulch/compost p...
2022-10-1215 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastReaching out to Iowa - ISU ExtensionSend us a textMike & Scott reached out to the ISU Extension office to see what is going on in the Western side of the Midwest. Starting a conversion, be it with Iowa or your fellow gardener, can help both sides of the border. Seems Iowa is just in the midst of the Emerald Ash Borer , while we in NW Ohio dealt with the borer 8-10 years ago. Trading information is a powerful tool in your garden shed.Please welcome Aaron Steil to Your Midwest Garden Podcast!!!https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/
2022-09-2151 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastOur Friends...The SpidersSend us a textLots of talk from customers, mostly about spiders appearing around their house. So Mike & Scott do a quick little chat about our friends... Boris the Spider. Mostly, how to move them into the garden area._______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post...
2022-08-3128 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastENCORE EPISODE: Overseeding Your LawnSend us a textENCORE EPISODE:It's that time of year... time to start over seeding you lawn... or is it? Mike & Scott discuss the 1-2-3s of over seeding. Is it too hot still? How long can you wait? And how can Mother Nature help? Tune in as the guys spend the episode outdoors in the heat talking grass!CHECK OUT ALL THE OTHER LAWN DISCUSSIONS IN OUR LIBRARY. Especially in the Season ONE section.Black Diamond Garden CentersWelcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We...
2022-08-1045 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastFoxtail Barley ALERT... The Merging of City and FarmSend us a textThe guys discuss an unusual occurrence of a massive amount of Foxtail Barley blowing into a neighborhood like a snowstorm. A farm meets city type of merger issue... But more importantly is the ALERT for any Foxtail in your area! The barbs in the seed head has caused health issues in dogs/cats and reportedly a child. Take a listen, look around before a Barley storm hits your area._______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way...
2022-08-0329 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastThe Banana Tree - Session TwoSend us a textThis is Session Two, UPDATE #1.The Garden Guy, Mike, has challenged Junior Gardener Scott. The experiment: to plant a couple Banana Trees in his Midwest "tropical" pool landscape. See if he can keep them healthy, let alone alive AND successfully over Winter them... having new growth next Spring.Follow along as Scott does his homework and gives updates on this multiple episode subject! This is Session Two, UPDATE #1._______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do i...
2022-07-2021 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastPoison Hemlock-Spreading the word!Send us a textWant to know what discussion popped up at the family 4th of July party? And more important, how did Mike get an invite?! LOLThe guys re-enacted the discussion for the record and pass on a few more tidbits about the weed we all know as Poison Hemlock. Which in the last thirty years has had more human interaction._______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
2022-07-1328 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastTropics in The Midwest? It’s Possible!Send us a textToday the guys talk with Teresa Woodard, over the past 15 years she has contributed to Midwest Living, Columbus Monthly, Better Homes & Gardens, Country Gardens, Chicago Tribune, Living the Country Life, Ohio Magazine and Edible Columbus. And now is a co-author of American Roots: Reimagining Our Home Gardens (Timber Press; Fall 2022).The topic is a more in depth discussion of transforming your backyard into a tropical paradise. Plants that are hardy for the Midwest, ones that won't survive the harsh Winters and Teresa reviews Scott's backyard tropical layout. Let's welcome Teresa to YMGP...
2022-06-2950 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastThe Banana Tree Experiment - Session OneSend us a textThe Garden Guy, Mike, has challenged Junior Gardener Scott. The experiment: to plant a couple Banana Trees in his Midwest "tropical" pool landscape. See if he can keep them healthy, let alone alive AND successfully over Winter them... having new growth next Spring.Follow along as Scott does his homework and gives updates on this multiple episode subject! This is Session One.UPDATED INFO: The Musa Basjoo does grow fingers (bananas), however they are mostly seeds and very little fruit. Scott mentions they are just a leafy version and don't p...
2022-06-1530 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastFungi Fun!Send us a textIf you dig mushrooms (lol), then you'll love this discussion! Mike & Scott learn about all the uses for mushrooms, there's more than just tossing them on a pizza. This week's guest is Mike Chancey, who has turned his hobby into a business, takes the guesswork out of growing mushrooms with kits he builds for clients. Nothing better than success as a rookie just learning the ways, as some mushrooms can be dangerous! Mushroom Mike is so full of information, we are already discussing recording another show! So come take a lis...
2022-06-081h 03
Your Midwest Garden PodcastSum Sum Summer Vine TimeSend us a textMike and Scott chat Summertime vines...looking to add a tropical look around your Zen Place, pool or just adding some height ? Support the showBlack Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!https://blackdiamondgrows.com/Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
2022-05-1845 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastENCORE EPISODE - Annie's AnnualsSend us a textENCORE EPISODE: The guys are joined by one of last season's guests...Annie Harman. Annie grows tens of thousands of annuals, be it a hanging basket container or just a flat pack of three. We get her insight, as well as Mike's on annual care, design for this Summer's plantings.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net
2022-05-1159 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastDahlias - Totally Tubular Man!Send us a textMike and Scott travel to The Toledo Botanical Gardens to discuss Dahlias with grower Don Hughes. Don has over 40 years experience growing Dahlias and has had to move his growing patch from his home to the Toledo Botanical Gardens!!! I'd say he has a few plants to show off! Listen in and subscribe for more episodes.https://metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/toledo-botanical-garden-metropark/_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at:
2022-05-041h 02
Your Midwest Garden PodcastHorticulture HighSend us a textScott & Mike talk to Bryan Smith, the Sylvania Schools Horticulture Teacher, about our experts of tomorrow. With all the computer experts our kids/grandkids are turning out to be, we are relieved there are some in the younger generation that are still interested in getting their hands dirty. But they are only as good as they want to be, and as good as we lead them to be. Thankfully we have Bryan to teach them as our grandparents did us!Listen in on how detailed this high school preps their s...
2022-04-2047 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastHostas... The Friendship PlantSend us a textWe took our own advice... and "Asked Someone Who Knows" all about Hostas!!! Listen in as we learn our guest, Mike Giese, satisfies his craving for Hostas, by selling them to you! What started as a simple little hobby now requires a grow room, three greenhouses and a little green... as in the cash kind of green! Now with over 1,000 varieties of Hostas...Download & hit play!!!The Hosta Stop1011 WI-54, Plover, WI 54467(715) 630-5305https://www.hostastop.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TheHostaStop_______________
2022-04-1349 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastTalking Herbs-Beyond the Dinner TableSend us a textSelf proclaimed herb witch doctor Mary Machon joins us to discuss growing herbs for use beyond the dining table. This is a garden show talking health benefits!!! Scott is trying a few out to fool his doctor, stay tuned for the results!https://www.bensellgreenhouse.com/_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________...
2022-04-061h 04
Your Midwest Garden PodcastConeflower BasicsSend us a textThe guys give Coneflowers or Echinacea, their fifteen minutes of fame! Stepping out from the daisy family we find they are extremely easy to grow in the Midwest. They are drought & heat resistant, bloom for months, make great cut flowers, and attract birds and pollinators.But what about their Cultivar cousins? Tune in!_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: Y...
2022-03-2344 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastIndoor House Plants Pt2Send us a textMary Machon, owner of Bensell's Greenhouse, joins the guys to chat... Indoor House Plants! Mary has an extensive knowledge on the subject and passes on info for beginners to experts! Make sure you listen all the way through...In fact, we had to make this discussion a two part series as the tips and info just kept coming. So jump back a show if you missed part one... here is part two.https://www.bensellgreenhouse.com/_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question...
2022-03-0937 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastIndoor House Plants Pt1Send us a textMary Machon, owner of Bensell's Greenhouse, joins the guys to chat... Indoor House Plants! Mary has an extensive knowledge on the subject and passes on info for beginners to experts! Make sure you listen all the way through...In fact, we had to make this discussion a two part series as the tips and info just kept coming. So enjoy part one and tune in next week when part two releases.https://www.bensellgreenhouse.com/_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or...
2022-03-0251 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastLoamy Soil is the Goal!Send us a textFIRST EPISODE OF SEASON THREE, WELCOME BACK GARDENERS!!!The guys discuss Loamy Soil... while it may be the goal, we find you don't need that much perfection to grow in! Join us as we dig deeper into this subject._______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook...
2022-02-2340 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastDecorating a Rose Bowl Float with Jen LinehanSend us a textThe guys welcome back a past guest... Jen Linehan from Beautiful Blooms by Jen chats with the guys about her experience decorating a Rose Bowl Float!!! Listen in to catch her experience in what we thought may be a once in a lifetime experience. But Jen is looking into making it a tradition, maybe you'd like to join in next year?Check out all Jen's photos & videos on her FB & IG accounts for Beautiful Blooms by Jen!https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbloomsbyjenhttps://www.beautifulbloomsbyjen.com/
2022-01-1451 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastLIVE GREENS... Wreaths, Swags and More!Send us a textIn this episode, we follow up the Christmas Tree show with LIVE GREENS info... little history and care for those of us that bring that fresh pine look and scent into our homes._______________This episode ends of second season here at YMGP... we'll be back in February with new shows just as the planting season begins!_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or...
2021-12-0848 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastENCORE EPISODE - Choosing your LIVE Christmas TreeSend us a textThere’s no better family tradition than picking out your own Christmas Tree! Taking your family to pick out the perfect tree for your holiday celebrations is a memory maker. Unless you are Clark Griswald..."little full, lots of sap". It’s a heart-warming experience you’ll want to enjoy year after year. The guys sit down next to a warm fire with Duke Wheeler. Duke is here to chat about tree picking, getting one of his trees into the White House and tree care for a safe yet fun Christmas season. So put...
2021-11-2442 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastVINE TIME! Gourds, Pumpkins or Squash?Send us a textMike has a mystery fruit growing in NW Ohio, bringing up the question about Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) or herbaceous vines in the gourd family. Then, the alternative use of pumpkin seeds... got to listen in for that ONE ALONE!_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "L...
2021-11-1726 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastAsian Beetle InvasionSend us a textThe guys chat about the recent beetle air show, or as Mike puts it... "the INVASION" of Asian Beetles. Why now, what are they doing and the best practice for removing them. Download this episode, then subscribe so the next shows are automatically downloaded for you._______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out...
2021-11-1024 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastUsing natural materials to Winterize!Send us a textMike's version of a Fall Clean Up is using seed heads, cover crops, leaves, etc to protect and nurture your green space. Oh, he has a couple tips for hardware too!_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden...
2021-10-2734 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastAttracting Bees Into Your GardenSend us a textNow that Fall is here, and some great deals at your garden center can be had... the guys discuss plants & flowers that will attract bees. So listen in, get some ideas and head to your garden center today. Fall is a great time to plant and the hungry bees will appreciate the early Spring food.----QUIZ NOTE----The last quiz question, upon further review, should be 8-10lbs of honey makes how many pounds of wax. Not 18-20libs of honey... oops!_______________If you'd like to ask us...
2021-10-0638 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastYMG QUICK TIP - Fall/Winter LawnsSend us a textSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment...
2021-09-2201 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastSedum - Mike's Sleeper PlantSend us a textIt's Mike turn to reveal his "Sleeper Plant". No not a tired plant, but an over looked beauty you should think about adding to your landscape!! Get your pen & paper to write down a few variety types, then head on over to your local garden center! PLUS a Mike's Mail Question has hit our email box!_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or...
2021-09-1519 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastSeptember SmörgåsbordSend us a textMike and Scott brave the blustery day to cap off several topics for September. It's a buffet style show with a little something for everyone. So grab a dessert and join us... and watch your napkins, it's really windy out here!!!_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page...
2021-09-0833 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastOver Seeding Your LawnSend us a textIt's that time of year... time to start over seeding you lawn... or is it? Mike & Scott discuss the 1-2-3s of over seeding. Is it too hot still? How long can you wait? And how can Mother Nature help? Tune in as the guys spend the episode outdoors in the heat talking grass!_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at:
2021-09-0142 minYour Midwest Garden PodcastALERT EPISODE - Fall Army Worm InvasionSend us a textALERT EPISODE... Ohio has been hit with the Fall Army Worms. Over night devastation of your lawn, or garden crops. What you can do as a residential home owner and gardener to stop them. Listen in as Mike gives you some pesticides to go apply.Support the showBlack Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!https://blackdiamondgrows.com/Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
2021-09-0117 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastENCORE EPISODE - Caring for ChrysanthemumsSend us a textENCORE EPISODE!Chrysanthemums (mums) are one of the most popular fall garden flowers. Most varieties are easy to grow with their basic needs being full sun, water, rich soil, good drainage, and good air circulation. There are hundreds of varieties available in a range of shapes and sizes that can provide blooms from late Summer through end of Fall. In this episode we chat about caring for your mums with Zannah Crowe from Johnson's Gardens in Cedarbug Wisconsin!!! When to plant, watering, fertilizing, pruning, propagation, disease/insects.
2021-08-2547 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastWeigela - Scott's Sleeper Plant PLUS Boxwood Warning!Send us a textMike and Scott find peace in a greenhouse in order to chat about what Scott calls a sleeper plant. A known, but unknown plant...the Weigela! No matter how you PRO-noun-ce it... (WAY-guh-luh) they guarantee you won't say it correctly twice in a row. You might just be surprised what you'll find in this Honeysuckle Family member offerings!PLUS Boxwood Tree Moth WARNING!!! Don't be fooled by it's name._______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the...
2021-08-1837 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastGarden in the ParkSend us a textROAD TRIP!!!Mike & Scott have hit the road again! Well it was a short drive this time to Wildwood Metropark, which is home to The Manor House. The bonus to this home is the garden, which is a tough one to maintain. Scott Carpenter joins us for a little history lesson of the R.A. Stranahan Manor and the importance of the garden. We hope you, in hearing the description of this garden and it's history, will be inspired to search in your neck of the M...
2021-08-1135 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastIdeas for Fall PlantingsSend us a textMike & Scott have a BIG announcement to reveal, well had one anyway. Plus we Welcome Zach Edwards, President of Black Diamond Garden Centers! Zach presents to us all several new plants to gather for the Fall plantings! If you are looking for that little different than a typical Fall offering, Zach has some ideas to spark another trip to your local garden center!Some of the plants discussed in this episode:Hypericum Mystical Glory St. JohnswortAronia MelanocarpaLittle Henry Itea (Virginia Sweetspire)...
2021-08-0446 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastYMG QUICK TIP - Summer LawnsSend us a textSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment...
2021-06-3001 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastENCORE EPISODE - Water Features & PlantsSend us a textENCORE EPISODE!!!Today we talk with Rich Giddens, he and his wife, Diane, own Oak Park Garden Center, specializing in ponds and water features. Mike and Rich touch on pond plants, pond sizes, pumps and what you, as a new pond owner, need to do in order to enjoy the peace of a pond or water feature.All this and more... coming up on Your Midwest Garden Podcast!________________Our guests weblink:http://www.oakparkwatergarden.comWhat started as a humble landscape business...
2021-06-2339 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastExtension Office & Pest UpdateSend us a textTime to start looking over your plants and priming those sprayers. As the guys welcome Amy K. Stone to the show. Amy discusses using your Extension Offices/Land Grant University support in each State, plus the current pests in our gardens, THEY'RE HERE! Amy Creque StoneOhio State University Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural ResourcesLucas CountyOSU Extension Contact info:https://lucas.osu.edu/https://www.facebook.com/OSUExtensionLucasCounty/https://bygl.osu.edu/ Horticulture Hotline: 419-578-6783________________If you'd l...
2021-06-1645 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastThe ABCs of Ornamental GrassSend us a textMike & Scott discuss Ornamental Grasses, perennial or annuals, clumps, mounds, splits, you name it... we got you all covered!________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves...
2021-06-091h 04
Your Midwest Garden PodcastPrepping for PestsSend us a textThe guys discuss the pests & insects that are already starting to make their way onto your plants and into your gardens. You probably just can't see them yet! It's time to get proactive... save your crops and blooms!________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it...
2021-06-0259 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastYMG QUICK TIP - Lack of Rain on Your LawnSend us a textSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment...
2021-05-2601 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastAnnie's AnnualsSend us a textThe guys are joined by one of last season's guests...Annie Harman. Annie grows tens of thousands of annuals, be it a hanging basket container or just a flat pack of three. We get her insight, as well as Mike's on annual care, design for this Summer's plantings.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page...
2021-05-1956 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastIntro to PollinationSend us a textScott asks Mike about the birds & the bees...as it pertains to trees and fruit bearing plants.Importance of bees, insects to pollination... Basics of flowering bud anatomy... As Sgt. Friday would say, just the facts. ________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and e...
2021-05-1246 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastOld School Veggie PlantingSend us a textAnita Dafonte, a 30 year gardening vet, chats about her tried & true planting techniques. Anita, who lives and gardens on five acres, is the Sales Director for Coast of Maine Organic Products. Yet loves to get her hands dirty by growing the vegetables she loves to cook with. Take a listen as your working in your garden! And check out the Coast of Main's website:https://coastofmaine.com/________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned...
2021-05-0558 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastYMG QUICK TIP - MolesSend us a textSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment...
2021-04-2800 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastFrost Protection: Some Do's & Don'tsSend us a textThe guys discuss some do's & don'ts of frost protection. When is a little damage okay and when to get ready for a frost.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug...
2021-04-1939 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastAll About Bulbs with Longfield GardensSend us a textIn today's discussion, we lay out the ground work about bulbs and welcome our special guest, Kathleen LaLiberté, from Longfield Gardens. Kathleen is a bulb specialist and works with Longfield Gardens as their horticultural advisor.Longfield Gardens imports and sell bulbs online and to garden centers across the US.Check out their website, it's packed with photos and educational info!https://www.longfield-gardens.com/Plus Scott hijack's the Mike's Mail Segment on Dandelions!________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a s...
2021-04-1453 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastRose & Woody Plant PruningSend us a textMike & Scott discuss rose bush pruning. Some of the common best practices and Mike's take on what Scott has suggestion wise...PLUS today's Mike's Mail Question... all that coming up right now!________________Here's a link to last season's rose show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/887557/4009412________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like...
2021-04-0747 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastENCORE EPISODE - Soilkit Easy Test KitSend us a textENCORE EPISODE - It's that time to go dig up some dirt and have it analyzed!!!Scott can't be anymore excited to welcome a new product to our garden center shelves! SoilKit by AgriTech Corp. is not only an easy 9 point test kit, but a translator, making the test results one language, so both you and your garden center are on the same page!Listen in as we chat with Christina McInnis about the foundation of every garden or lawn... your soil! Contact your local garden center to see if t...
2021-03-3138 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastYMG QUICK TIP - Spring LawnsSend us a textSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment...
2021-03-2401 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastSoil Types & UsesSend us a textMike & Scott discuss soils, soil amendments, where to spend your soil money for specific plant types... PLUS today's Mikes Mail Question: How far apart should you plant your plants/trees? ________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your...
2021-03-1757 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastUrban Organic Harvest UPDATESend us a textToday we welcome back our very first podcast guest, Mr. Thomas Jackson. Toledo, Ohio's urban farmer, discussing wood chip beds...yield amounts from the 2020 Harvest, honey drinks and what is really in pop tarts.PLUS our new in show segment: MIKE'S MAIL, question of the day asked & answered!!!ORIGINAL EPISODE LINK:https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/887557/2945737-urban-farming-organic-beds.mp3?blob_id=12116911&download=trueThis just in... the 2020 Harvest Results for MIGHTY ORGANICS: TOTAL GROSS POUNDAGE: 32,157.41 LBS......
2021-03-1043 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastCreating Your Own Plant ExchangeSend us a textJoin Mike & Scott as we welcome our guests, Donna Keller Wright & Chris Coultrip to discuss the mini-history of the Toledo Plant Exchange. How they got it started and what you can do to start your area's own plant exchange.Donna & Chris have written a notebook guide in how they run their program efficiently and have offered to share those instructions/notes with all of you. Just message one of them on the Toledo Plant Exchange Facebook page.PLUS our new in show segment: MIKE'S MAIL, question of the day a...
2021-03-0357 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastUnderstanding Cool Weather PlantsSend us a textWith our last episode of Season One, Mike helps Scott understand cool weather plants. The basics for Scott, the Freshman Gardener and some extra tips for everyone else. Plus general philosophies from starting to harvesting your cool weather plants.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow...
2021-02-2435 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastSustainable Urban Landscapes & GardensSend us a textYMG would like to welcome Annie Johnson to the show. We ran across a post that Annie had about new "tiny homes" possibly being built. She encouraged the city to have them not only plant decorative landscape, BUT food bearing plants/trees mixed within. What a great idea to extend the new home owner sustainability in a small footprint. Today, we expand that discussion.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
2021-02-1752 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastPlanning Out That Empty BedSend us a textToday we give you a few pointers to get that empty bed, thought out, designed and a plant list ready for the garden center! Things to think about and a few you can accomplish right now in the midst of February. Join us for several tips & ideas.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 ________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post...
2021-02-1043 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastENCORE EPISODE - Starting with Seeds!Send us a textSince our first podcasting season started a little late for this episode, we thought we would re-release it at this time. As it is now time to start your seeds indoors!Enjoy our ENCORE EPISODE, a little more on time!___________________Nic and Mike talk about the itch to get going in your garden while it's still cold outside. How Nic started seeding indoors to get that jump start on Mother Nature. Nic has a few tips for you and Mike realizes pumpkin pies are not made from pumpkins! Please join...
2021-01-2736 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastPlanning Your Veggie GardenSend us a textIt's that time MIDWEST GARDENERS!Today we give you a few pointers to get your veggie garden up and running as soon as you can!Things to think about and a few you can accomplish right now in the midst of January. Take a listen... and comment on the Facebook page if you have additional ideas you'd like to share.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 ________________
2021-01-2034 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastIndoor Air: Plants or Ionizers?Send us a textHAPPY NEW YEAR MIDWEST GARDENERS!In this episode, we have a quick impromptu discussion on indoor air quality. How much can plants help or should you use an electronic ionizer? NASA even did a study on this. Take a listen and comment on the Facebook page.________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 ________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and...
2021-01-1326 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastPoinsettia CareSend us a textHAPPY NEW YEAR MIDWEST GARDENERS!In this episode, freshman gardener Scott reviews his episode homework with Mike to see if he graduates from Poinsettia Care School.Plus a Mike's Mail Q&A about Christmas Cactus...________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594________________If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg...
2021-01-0648 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastFlowers Bring SmilesSend us a textGot the post Holiday Blues??? Today the guys chat with Jen Linehan from Beautiful Blooms by Jen, a florist who can brighten up the now empty looking house.Jen, along with your area florists can easily put a smile on a loved ones face, and even more important your own! All proven by a well known university!Listen in as we discuss ways to make flowers bring smiles all with her busy shop bustling in the background!Check out Beautiful Blooms by Jen:https://www.beautifulbloomsbyjen.com
2020-12-1644 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastEasy Soil Test KitSend us a textScott can't be anymore excited to welcome a new product to our garden center shelves! SoilKit by AgriTech Corp. is not only an easy 9 point test kit, but a translator, making the test results one language, so both you and your garden center are on the same page!Listen in as we chat with Christina McInnis about the foundation of every garden or lawn... your soil! Contact your local garden center to see if they carry SOILKIT. It's a relationship builder.Need more information? Here's t...
2020-12-0937 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastChoosing Your LIVE Christmas TreeSend us a textThere’s no better family tradition than picking out your own Christmas Tree! Taking your family to pick out the perfect tree for your holiday celebrations is a memory maker. Unless you are Clark Griswald..."little full, lots of sap". It’s a heart-warming experience you’ll want to enjoy year after year. The guys sit down next to a warm fire with Duke Wheeler. Duke is here to chat about tree picking, getting one of his trees into the White House and tree care for a safe yet fun Christmas season. So put...
2020-12-0241 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastMike's Mail #2 November 2020Send us a textAfter the highly successful Mike's Mail #1...Your Midwest Garden Podcast group returns to answer listener submitted questions. This time with... well... no differences other than new folks and new questions!With a full mailbox, Mike does his best to answer a new round of questions with as few words possible, and we all know that's not possible for The Garden Guy!________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
2020-11-181h 05
Your Midwest Garden PodcastHoliday CenterpiecesSend us a textToday our experts discuss Holiday Centerpieces. Choices and ideas for those of you just wanting to order a piece or those would like to build their own. Frank Viviano discusses holiday centerpieces plus he takes us beyond the table, carrying your theme throughout your house. Check out our guest website for more information.Bartz Viviano:https://www.bartzviviano.com/________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug...
2020-11-1138 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastHydrangeas - Fall CareSend us a textIn the confusing world of hydrangeas, Mike clears the mystery up of when to prune. Plus a few other tips including over Wintering, watering and how to spell. Get out your colored crayons and take some notes!!! ________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594________________If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area...
2020-11-0441 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastFall-Winter Lawn TipsSend us a textThis is our fourth & final interview in the lawn service series for 2020. Dave Slivinski from Black Diamond Lawn Service returns to discuss Fall/Winter lawn care. Taking care of the new grass you just planted in late August, early September. Prepping your lawn for Winter. And a few early items to do in early, early Spring.________________And as promised, a link to our Facebook page. Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help o...
2020-10-2156 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastGothic Gardening with Staci B!Send us a textMike & Scott stir up a brew of black flowers, vampire teeth, gargoyles, blood grasses and stockings...(stockings???) as The Gothic Garden Girl walks us past the cemetery and into a Goth Garden!Listen in to see who makes it out... A L I V E! After all, the episode releases at the darkest time of night...3 AM!________________Catch the Gothic Garden Girl on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/gothicgardengirl-632775744033118________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not...
2020-10-1441 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastIt was a smash, The Great Pumpkin Smash!Send us a textIt's time for gourds, squash, corn and pumpkins so the guys chat onsite with Matt from LaVoy's Pumpkin Farm. That's right, the boys hit the road and traveled up North to Temperance, MI. No matter what pumpkin farm you visit in your area, we bet it is going to be a smash!But watch out for those bees around your donuts & cider!Check out the LaVoy's website at:http://lavoypumpkinfarm.weebly.com/or their Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/lavoypumpkinfarm/________________Like to...
2020-10-0748 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastCorn Maze Designs & More!Send us a textListen in to the making of a corn maze, from design to opening day. Little issues like lost kids & new Covid procedures. PLUS we make mention of several corn mazes through out the Midwest region. See if your local corn maze made our list. Originally set to release on Oct. 14, we bumped the date up to give more folks a better chance at visiting their local corn maze. Some states have limited open hours based on your health department restrictions due to Covid!Aerial video of...
2020-09-3024 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastMonrovia Plants NEW FOR 2021!Send us a textMike & Scott chat with Georgia Clay, New Plants Manager with Monrovia, about new releases for 2021! Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus, roses & more. Get your pens & notepad out!Check out our Facebook/Instagram post for pictures of some the plants featured in this episode!You know Monrovia, with the famous green containers and the stripe branding... but did you know they were first grower to ship container plants (originally metal cans, now plastic) across the country? All because founder Harry E. Rosedale Sr., thought the transplant process would be easier on...
2020-09-0957 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastCaring For ChrysanthemumsSend us a textChrysanthemums (mums) are one of the most popular fall garden flowers. Most varieties are easy to grow with their basic needs being full sun, water, rich soil, good drainage, and good air circulation. There are hundreds of varieties available in a range of shapes and sizes that can provide blooms from late Summer through end of Fall. In this episode we chat about caring for your mums with Zannah Crowe from Johnson's Gardens in Cedarbug Wisconsin!!! When to plant, watering, fertilizing, pruning, propagation, disease/insects. Since our interview...
2020-09-0246 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastLate Season Lawn TipsSend us a textThis is our third (of four) interview in the lawn service series. Dave Slivinski from Black Diamond Lawn Service returns to discuss the end of Summer/Early Fall lawn care. Subjects that pop up in the conversation include the two BIG THINGS in lawn care: Water & Mowing height, nut sedge grass, grubs, when to water, Did we say water again? Sure did!!!Dave will appear one more time this season, discussing Winterizing of your lawn.________________And as promised, a link to our Facebook page. Please "LIKE" it, follow along and e...
2020-08-1953 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastAlan Branhagen - Author: The Midwest Native Plant PrimerSend us a textJoining us today is Alan Branhagen. Author of the recently released book: The Midwest Native Plant Primer. And that's what we are here to discuss.This incomparable sourcebook includes 225 recommended native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. It’s everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial Midwest garden.Author of :The Midwest Native Plant PrimerNative Plants of the Midwest: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 500 Species for the Garden...
2020-08-1246 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastReaders Tips from Garden Gate MagazineSend us a textChloe Deike, from Garden Gate Magazine joins us today. In this episode, Chloe shares gardening tips & hints from her archives and reader suggested ideas. Chloe is the assistant editor and writes various articles, including tips for Garden Gate Magazine. Now in her third year at Garden Gate magazine, she delights in passing along wisdom from gardener to gardener, tending the beds and borders of her new old home and tackling the challenge of gardening with a baby on her hip and a toddler in her tracks.Everyone... please welcome Chloe to Your...
2020-08-0559 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastUpcoming Guests & The Beetles!Send us a textJust a quick (not so quick) episode to announce a couple special guests making their first appearance on Your Midwest Garden Podcast. And a few tips on Summer's biggest pest, The Japanese Beetle, which are out in FULL FORCE right now. We have mentioned them before, but here in the Great Lakes Region they out of control this year.________________And as promised, a link to our Facebook page. Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc...
2020-07-1533 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastWater Features, Ponds & PlantsSend us a textToday we talk with Rich Giddens, he and his wife, Diane, own Oak Park Garden Center, specializing in ponds and water features. Mike and Rich touch on pond plants, pond sizes, pumps and what you, as a new pond owner, need to do in order to enjoy the peace of a pond or water feature.All this and more... coming up on Your Midwest Garden Podcast!________________Our guests weblink:http://www.oakparkwatergarden.comWhat started as a humble landscape business in a rickety old barn...
2020-07-0138 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastALERT WARNING - Bagworms 2020Send us a text---BONUS EPISODE---BONUS EPISODE---Breaking News... It's the time...of the season... for bagworms! Lots of pictures and samples of arborvitae, Junipers,etc coming into the store so we thought we'd throw out an ALERT EPISODE.Photos on our Facebook Page and a couple video links below.All this and your homework question answered... coming up on Your Midwest Garden Podcast!Check out these Nebraska Extension Entomologists videos:https://youtu.be/05A2quj9nO4https://youtu.be/LCohIuo8H1Y
2020-06-2513 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastSummer TropicalsSend us a textSummertime discussion about various tropical plants you can do in the Midwest. Well okay, tropicals that Scott has placed around his pool and he thinks you'll like them too!Plus a quick banter on what went down in the garden center during COVID19. Please tell us what your experience was shopping for flowers this season. Less selection available? Why? Annuals sold out? Mulch/Topsoil available?All this and more... coming up on Your Midwest Garden Podcast!________________Mike has assigned you homework. Listen in and here is the...
2020-06-101h 09
Your Midwest Garden PodcastRoses are red... Scott's are not!Send us a textOur 10th episode is a bit thorny. From us two, you expected corny, but not to worry, we included the corny too!Floribunda, Grandiflora, Hybrid Musk, Hybrid Rugosa, Hybrid Tea, climbers, drift... an all rose discussion today with Cheryl Menard!Did You Know... fallen Oak leafs make a great rose Winter insulator, Bayer 3in1 is a quick one step application you use as you water and their is no blue colored rose.All this and more... coming up on Your Midwest Garden Podcast!
2020-06-031h 02
Your Midwest Garden PodcastStudent Farming - Bryan EllisSend us a textMike heads for the farm... and winds up at a public school! Find out why Mike actually landed at the right location!Our guest today is Bryan Ellis, discussing teaching students how to farm, raise crops, animals and fly drones! Say what? Students are learning how grandpa use to farm while taking advantage of technology. Investigating better ways and landing jobs all over, including NASA!Did we mention the poison dart frog and fish farm? And finally a pop quiz... do you know your fatty acids? Study up!
2020-05-2054 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastAG 101 and Gen ZSend us a textHow Gen Z is doing a 360 turning back to farming like grandpa/great grandpa... What is truly a weed... bees are a buzzing and worms are NOT native to the Midwest!Who says all this and more?A guy that pets bees of course!_________________________________During this COVID 19 time, we talked to Dr. Todd Crail via the phone and not in person as we usually do.If you would like to participate in the next Mike's Mail episode, please email your gardening question to:
2020-05-1348 min
Your Midwest Garden PodcastMike's Mail #1 May 2020Send us a textYour Midwest Garden Podcast group takes this COVID19 at home time to answer listener submitted questions. In the last episode, we asked listeners to email or voice memo record their questions for Mike to answer. Helping Mike keep track of all the questions, we welcome Scott to the podcast. Well... Scott produces the Podcast, so he is no stranger to YMG, but makes his YMG debut keeping Mike on track.If you would like to participate in the next Mike's Mail episode, please email your text or recorded audio file to:
2020-05-0654 min